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  • Working out with Double-A affiliate
    Hays will work out with Double-A Bowie this weekend but it's unclear when his rehab assignment will start, Jacob Calvin Meyer of The Baltimore Sun reports.

    Advice: Hays is nursing his way back from a strained left calf, an injury he sustained Apr. 20. While an official start date for his rehab assignment has yet to be named, it's expected he'll do such at Bowie. With Colton Cowser operating as an excellent fill-in at left field with the Orioles, the team has the luxury of not being forced to rush Hays back. Rotowire.com 29 minutes ago
     
  • Saves possible this weekend
    Bird could be in the mix for save opportunities this weekend in Pittsburgh after Colorado placed closer Justin Lawrence on the paternity list Friday.

    Advice: Bird has one save and two holds in 13 outings this season, though he has an unimpressive 5.52 ERA, 1.57 WHIP and 8:7 K:BB over 14.2 innings. Nick Mears could also be an option, but neither pitcher offers much fantasy upside since Lawrence should be back in a few days, plus the Rockies have just three saves as a team this season. Rotowire.com 31 minutes ago
     
  • Moves to paternity list
    The Rockies placed Lawrence on the paternity list Friday.

    Advice: Lawrence will step away from the team for a few days to be with his growing family. Angel Chivilli was called up in a corresponding move, while Jake Bird and Nick Mears are the likely favorites to serve as fill-in closer if any save chances arise this weekend. Rotowire.com 38 minutes ago
     
  • Lands on 15-day IL
    Marte was placed on the 15-day injured list Friday, retroactive to May 1, with right shoulder inflammation.

    Advice: Marte has seen his velocity drop from 97.8 MPH to 95.7 MPH this season and had surrendered five runs (three earned) during his last three appearances with Philadelphia, both potentially a result of the shoulder injury. Marte will be out for at least the next couple weeks while Jose Ruiz fills in for him after being called up from Triple-A Lehigh Valley in a corresponding move. Rotowire.com 43 minutes ago
     
  • Returns to Cincinnati's lineup
    Stephenson (hand) will start at catcher and bat cleanup in Friday's contest versus the Orioles.

    Advice: Stephenson has been held out all week as a precaution with soreness in his right hand as a result of a hit-by-pitch. He's ready to roll now, though, following the Reds' off day Thursday. Rotowire.com 44 minutes ago
     
  • Back in action Friday
    Encarnacion-Strand (hand) will start at first base and bat fifth in Friday's game versus the Orioles.

    Advice: Encarnacion-Strand missed four starts due to lingering left hand soreness following a hit-by-pitch over the weekend, but he's ready to go now. The 24-year-old has slashed a disappointing .196/.222/.314 with a 28.7 percent strikeout rate in 25 contests with the Reds this season. Rotowire.com 46 minutes ago
     
  • Called up by Colorado
    The Rockies recalled Chivilli from Double-A Hartford on Friday.

    Advice: The 21-year-old will skip the Triple-A level and joined Colorado for his first taste of the big leagues. Closer Justin Lawrence was placed on the paternity list in a corresponding move, and it could be a short stay in the majors for Chivilli. Rotowire.com 47 minutes ago
     
  • Back in majors
    The Cardinals recalled Leahy from Triple-A Memphis on Friday.

    Advice: The right-hander served as the 27th man for Tuesday's doubleheader and will quickly rejoin the major-league roster as Steven Matz (back) heads to the injured list. Leahy has made four appearances over the past two years with the Cardinals and has given up six runs over three innings. Rotowire.com Today, 10:20 am
     
  • Cardinals recall Kyle Leahy from Triple-A
    Cardinals recalled RHP Kyle Leahy from Triple-A Memphis.

    Advice: Leahy will join the Cardinals this weekend after the team placed Steven Matz on the injured list. The 26-year-old pitched 1 1/3 innings and allowed two runs against the Tigers earlier this week and will add bullpen depth for St. Louis. Rotoworld Today, 10:12 am